Empathetic Editing
For designers looking to eliminate pattern errors, improve instruction clarity, and create happy knitters.
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- Things to think about when photographing your knitsI believe that photographs can be the most valuable asset in your marketing strategy for your knitting patterns. I know lots of designers say they wish they could spend time designing and less time having to market their designs, and having stunning photographs that draw people in is one way to cut down on thatContinue reading “Things to think about when photographing your knits”
- Preserving designer voice and style is an important part of consistencyWhen I first started editing, I took the path of feeling like everything had to be written a certain way, that everything needed to fit with some industry standard. Over time I’ve come to change my approach to be more relaxed and whenever I think back to my first few edits I cringe. Nowadays IContinue reading “Preserving designer voice and style is an important part of consistency”
- Excel functions to use when designing knitting patternsExcel can be your best friend when you’re designing a pattern. Knowing the little tips and tricks that it offers can really make your life a whole lot easier. In addition to the beauty of autofilling calculations across a range of sizes, there are several lesser known functions that you can be incorporating into yourContinue reading “Excel functions to use when designing knitting patterns”